Get Starting and stopping the engine -> Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to

break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.

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Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, turn

on the emergency flashers, stop the engine, and use other warning devices to warn

approaching traffic.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch

Fig. 147 In the ignition switch: Vehicle key positions.

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

If there is no vehicle key in the ignition, the steering column is locked.

Vehicle key position ⇒ꢀfig. 147

(0)

(1)

Ignition switched off, steering column lock engaged. The vehicle key can be removed.

Ignition is switched on. Diesel engine preheated (if applicable). Steering column lock can be

released.

(2)

Start the engine. When the engine starts, release the vehicle key. When released, the vehicle

key returns to position (1).

If you use the wrong key

If an unauthorized vehicle key has been inserted into the ignition switch, it can be removed as follows:

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Automatic transmission: The vehicle key cannot be removed from the ignition unless both the key

and the selector lever have been moved to the correct position. Press the release button on the

transmission selector lever, move the selector lever to the Park (P) position and release the button.

The vehicle key can now be removed.

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Manual transmission: Pull out the vehicle key.

WARNING

Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.

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Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and

vehicle systems such as the power windows can be operated, leading to serious personal

injury.

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Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the

vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key. This could result in

people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of

year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

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Heat build-up in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in

temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly

in summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and

death, particularly to small children.

ꢀ Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a

stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.

Leaving the key in the ignition for a long time when the engine is not running will drain the vehicle

battery.

Leaving the selector lever for a long period of time in any position other than Park (P) when the

ignition is switched off can drain the vehicle battery.

On automatic transmission vehicles, the vehicle key can be removed from the ignition switch

only when the transmission is in Park (P). You may have to press the release button on the

transmission selector lever to put the lever into Park (P).

Starter button

Fig. 148 In the center console: Starter button of the Keyless Access locking and starting system.

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